Youth Specialist I, Independent Living Plus Job at Samaritas
Position Details:
Are you looking for a flexible, part time position with an organization that supports youth?
We have a newly-vacant opportunity in our Independent Living home in Holland and would love to talk to you!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This is a PART TIME ROLE that pays $15 per hour.
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Are you looking for a flexible, part time position with an organization that supports youth?
We have a newly-vacant opportunity in our Independent Living home in Holland and would love to talk to you!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This is a PART TIME ROLE that pays $15 per hour.
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Here is a link to the latest edition of the Samaritas Electronic Magazine: Our Hands. Get to know us!
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Contingent
- Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
- Awesome Employee Discounts
Job Summary
Provides direct assistance and guidance to youth transitioning between foster care and independence living in Staff Supported Housing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a role model to youth in residence by modeling responsible behaviors as required
- Provide guidance in daily living skills, including household chores to youth
- Monitor activities of youth to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Report non-compliance with home rules to the Case Manager
- Maintain communication with youth to ensure adjustment to program expectations
- Facilitate and /or participate in “house meetings” to review house rules, plan activities or discuss other needs of house/group
- Participate in treatment planning meeting with each youth as needed or requested
- Communicate implementation of each youth’s Independent Living Plan with Independent Living Coach, Case Manager and other appropriate parties
- Maintain adequate awareness of youth’s activities to ensure the safety of the youth, other residents, staff and the home are maintained
- Report safety hazards and needed repairs within home and grounds to designated Case Manager or Supervisor.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- College coursework in social services preferred.
- Professional training in social work, social services or child development preferred.
Experience
- Experience working in a group home or residential setting preferred.
- Experience working with youth preferred.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish (or the Major language of the youth in care) preferred.
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